Senior Staff Hardware Verification Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking a Senior Hardware Verification Engineer in Cork, Ireland, to join their Hexagon DSP AI team. This role focuses on verifying complex processor architectures for next-generation AI and DSP technologies, requiring strong expertise in modern verification methodologies and a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the verification of complex processor, DSP, AI accelerator, and system-level hardware designs.
  • Develop comprehensive verification plans, testbenches, and coverage strategies.
  • Drive verification execution using constrained-random, coverage-driven, assertion-based, and formal verification methodologies.
  • Collaborate with design and architecture teams to review specifications and identify potential verification risks.
  • Debug complex RTL and system-level issues through simulation, emulation, and formal analysis.
  • Develop reusable verification infrastructure, automation, and verification IP.
  • Analyze coverage and verification metrics, driving closure activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in verification methodologies, tools, and workflows.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware design verification.
  • Strong experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern verification methodologies.
  • Experience verifying complex CPU, GPU, DSP, AI accelerator, networking, or SoC designs.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor design, and digital design fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with high-performance microprocessor or DSP architectures.
  • Experience with Formal Verification methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML acceleration architectures, vector processing, or custom compute engines.
  • Experience with emulation, FPGA prototyping, or post-silicon validation.
  • Familiarity with low-power and performance verification techniques.

Benefits

  • Salary, stock and performance related bonus
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Employee stock purchase scheme
  • Matching pension scheme
  • Education Assistance
  • Relocation and immigration support
  • Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
  • Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
  • Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Employee run clubs

Skills

SystemVerilogUVMPythonC++CASICAssembly LanguageATPG
#Hardware Verification#ASIC#DSP#AI Accelerator#Processor Architectures#Semiconductor
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 day ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Cork, Ireland

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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